Can I safely plug a Mac Pro desktop, bought in America, into a UK socket?

My father bought a Mac Pro desktop from America and the cable to plug it to the electricity says 125 volts - can we plug it safely into a UK socket where the voltage is 250 volts without damaging the desktop computer, or, do we need to do something else first?
I would like to thank you in advance for any replies ofered as an answer to this question!

Electrical and operating requirements
Line voltage: 100-120V AC or 200-240V AC (wide-range power supply input voltage)
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz single phase
Current: Maximum of 12A (low-voltage range) or 5A (high-voltage range)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
from:
Mac Pro (Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications
So, it appears that No Transformer is required for this model for UK power (240V AC 50 Hz).
In the long run, you may want to purchase a local Power cord (rather than running with a plug spliced onto the USA AC-power cord). Be sure to connect the Earth Ground for safe and reliable operation.

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